Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
61 35 685 Replacing rain/light solar sensor
If necessary, remove INSIDE MIRROR .
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unlock metal spring (3) in direction of arrow.
Pull off solar rain/light sensor (2) from windscreen.
Installation note:
Close plug connection (1) only after fitting solar rain/light sensor on windscreen!
Carefully clean the windscreen where it comes in contact with the solar rain/light sensor! Remove all silicone residues!
Pull off protective cover from new solar rain/light sensor. The silicone-coated surface below it must not be touched!
Align solar rain/light sensor (2) and press firmly on windscreen. Pay attention to mechanical coding (5).
Press metal spring (3) centrally to ensure that retaining element (4) engages correctly in both hooks (6).
Replacement:
- Encoding is automatically performed by JBBFE .
- Carry out INITIALIZATION to calibrate the rain sensor to the windscreen.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.